Sony Music’s Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent

Sony Music Entertainment’s Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements that pop music icon Britney Spears had died.

Sony Music, a unit of Sony Corp., said in a short statement that its social media account was “compromised” but that the situation “has been rectified.” The company said it “apologizes to Britney Spears and her fans for any confusion.”

A Sony spokesperson refused to comment further while their Twitter representative did not return emails seeking comment.